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Google unveils custom Arm-based chips, following similar efforts at rivals Amazon and Microsoft — CNBC

By TechTaffy Desk

Google is launching a custom-built Arm-based server chip that will become available later in 2024, according to the report by Jordan Novet.

Here is the link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/09/google-announces-axion-arm-based-chips-for-energy-efficient-computing.html

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